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Unread 19-02-2008, 07:52
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Al Skierkiewicz Al Skierkiewicz is offline
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Re: past year spikes

Age should not matter on these devices. However, dust and contaminents do affect the connectors i.e. the PWM cable and power. You may need to insert and remove the connectors several times to clean the surfaces or use a contact cleaner approved for use with plastics. When storing parts, keep them in their original containers in a closed cabinet. A ziplock bag big enough for the original containers, keeps out moisture as well.
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